Find out how popular the last name Primavera is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Primavera.

Primavera, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Primavera surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Primavera in America

Primavera is the 22047th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Primavera surname appeared 1,176 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Primavera.

We can also compare 2010 data for Primavera to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Primavera

The surname Primavera originates from Italy and dates back to the 13th century. It is derived from the Italian word "primavera," which means "spring" or "springtime." This surname was likely given to someone who was born during the spring season or perhaps had a cheerful and optimistic disposition reminiscent of the spring.

During the Renaissance period, the name Primavera gained prominence in Italy due to its association with the famous Renaissance painter Sandro Botticelli's masterpiece, "Primavera" (c. 1482), an allegorical depiction of spring. This painting featured mythological figures and was commissioned by the powerful Medici family in Florence.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Primavera can be found in the Florentine records from the late 13th century, where a merchant named Giovanni Primavera is mentioned. Another notable early bearer of this surname was Domenico Primavera (c. 1450-1510), a Venetian painter known for his religious works and portraits.

In the 16th century, the Primavera family established themselves as influential nobles in the region of Abruzzo, Italy. One prominent member was Giulio Primavera (c. 1520-1589), a highly respected jurist and statesman who served as a legal advisor to the Spanish Crown.

During the 17th century, a branch of the Primavera family migrated to Spain, where they became known as Primavera y Gómez. One notable figure from this lineage was Antonio Primavera y Gómez (1639-1710), a renowned architect who designed several churches and palaces in Madrid and Seville.

Throughout history, the Primavera surname has been associated with various fields, including art, literature, and politics. Some other notable individuals bearing this surname include:

1. Girolamo Primavera (c. 1470-1545), an Italian humanist scholar and poet.
2. Stefano Primavera (c. 1580-1647), an Italian composer and organist.
3. Giovanni Battista Primavera (1674-1744), an Italian architect and engineer.
4. Vincenzo Primavera (1818-1899), an Italian politician and patriot during the Risorgimento.
5. Gennaro Primavera (1892-1958), an Italian painter and sculptor known for his expressionist works.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Primavera

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Primavera.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Primavera was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Primavera has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Primavera was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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